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Letter to Complain about a Used Vehicle (Private Seller)

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
Reviewed: 
July 2019
Time to read: 
5 minutes

Use this letter template to complain to a private seller if a used vehicle you purchased now has a problem. It should help the seller understand your point of view and their legal obligation to sort out the problem. For more on this topic, see our guidance on if there is a problem with a used car.

This letter template is available as a document you can download or by filling out the document builder below. You can modify the letter template to suit your situation.

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Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Mona Muker
Access Pro Bono

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